The Net and the Butterfly

288 pages, 2017

Olivia Fox Cabane

self-improvement

909 books

science & nature

1064 books

psychology

705 books

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In The Charisma Myth, Olivia Fox Cabane offered a groundbreaking approach to becoming more charismatic. Now, she teams up with Judah Pollack to reveal how anyone can train their brain to have more eureka insights.

The creative mode in your brain is like a butterfly. It's beautiful and erratic, hard to catch, and highly valued as a result. If you want to capture it, you need a net. Enter the executive mode, the task-oriented network in your brain that helps you tie your shoes, run a meeting, or pitch a client.

To succeed, you require both modes to work together--your inner butterfly to be active and free, but your inner net to be ready to spring at the right time and create that aha! Moment. But is there any way to trigger these insights, beyond dumb luck?

Thanks to recent neuroscience discoveries, we can now explain this breakthrough moment--and also induce them through a series of specific practices. It turns out there's a hidden pattern to all these seemingly random breakthrough ideas.

Unlocking Your Brain's Potential

In The Net and the Butterfly, Olivia Fox Cabane explores the idea that our brains are like butterflies, capable of great beauty and innovation. She suggests that by understanding how our brains work, we can unlock this potential and become more creative and successful.

The Power of Meditation

Cabane digs into the science behind meditation and its impact on the brain. She finds that regular meditation can help to calm the mind, increase focus, and enhance creativity. So, if you're looking to boost your brainpower, it might be time to start a meditation practice.

The Two Types of Genius

Did you know there are two types of genius? In her book, Cabane explains that there's the 'butterfly' - the creative, free-thinking genius, and the 'net' - the analytical, problem-solving genius. Understanding which type you are can help you to harness your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Overcoming Mental Blocks

We all face mental blocks from time to time. But according to The Net and the Butterfly, these blocks can be overcome. Cabane provides practical strategies for breaking through these barriers, helping you to reach your full potential.

The Importance of Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is a key theme in The Net and the Butterfly. Cabane argues that by becoming more aware of our thoughts and feelings, we can better understand our behaviors and make positive changes. So, take a look at your own self-awareness - it could be the key to unlocking your brain's potential.

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